As this episode opens preparations are being made to demolish two war time bunkers. People clearing the bunkers discover an old diary. It was written by a fifteen year old who was furious that the fascist regime had been overthrown and Sicily occupied by American forces. It spoke of how he planned to do something about it then suddenly stopped. Shortly afterwards a man in his nineties is shot by an assailant using a wartime pistol and ammunition; Salvo speculates that the killing might be linked to the events mentioned in the diary. In order to discover the identity of the recent murderer he will have to uncover what happened in 1943. Away from the case the police learn that pathologist Dr Pasquano has died and Salvo meets an American who was born in Vigàta but hadn't been back since being taken prisoner by the Americans during the war.
This was another really solid episode. The identity of the killer isn't too hard to guess but there are other suspects and the discovery of the motives is enjoyable as is the mystery of what happened in 1943. While the series rarely features action sequences this action does provide moments of threat and some scenes, during a flashback to 1943 that might disturb some viewers. The loss of Dr Pasquano, following the death of actor Marcello Perracchio, was handled in a suitably poignant way. The cast are all on fine form, both regulars and guest stars and as usual everything looks good... especially if you are watching in a rainy UK! Overall a fine episode; I hope we don't have to wait too long for this series to return.
These comments are based on watching the episode in Italian with English subtitles.
This was another really solid episode. The identity of the killer isn't too hard to guess but there are other suspects and the discovery of the motives is enjoyable as is the mystery of what happened in 1943. While the series rarely features action sequences this action does provide moments of threat and some scenes, during a flashback to 1943 that might disturb some viewers. The loss of Dr Pasquano, following the death of actor Marcello Perracchio, was handled in a suitably poignant way. The cast are all on fine form, both regulars and guest stars and as usual everything looks good... especially if you are watching in a rainy UK! Overall a fine episode; I hope we don't have to wait too long for this series to return.
These comments are based on watching the episode in Italian with English subtitles.
